AS SEEN BY LOCAL ARTIST!
SPRING SHOW DATE CHANGE
WORKING WITH THE CITY OF RICHARDSON WE ARE DELAYING THE SPRING SHOW
- YOU CAN ENTER UNTIL MARCH 24TH
- THE SHOW TAKE IN WILL APRIL 1ST
- THE SHOW WILL HANG FROM APRIL 1ST TO APRIL 29TH
- THE RECEPTION WITH MAYOR PAUL VOELKER IS 4.30PM ON APRIL 17TH
WE HOPE THAT THIS EXTRA TIME WILL BE HELPFUL TO EVERYONE GIVING YOU AN EXTRA MONTH BEFORE TAKE IN.
REMEMBER, ENROLL NOW (WITHOUT PICTS OF ARTWORK) SO WE KNOW HOW MANY PIECES WE WILL HAVE.
HAVE FUN WITH ALL THE OPTIONS THAT YOU HAVE FOR INSPIRATION AND SOURCE MATERIALS FOR YOUR ART.
HISTORIC RICHARDSON PHOTOS:
The RCAS Spring Show – The Spirit of Richardson is unique from other shows. You can paint current Richardson Scenes in “Plein Air” or photo you shoot. Or, you can paint Historic painting based on old photography of Richardson, Texas. The Richardson Library has hundreds of Picts and stories of the early days in Richardson. These provide some great options to paint and draw for the show. Below is link to the Libraries page of historic photos. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this unique show!
RICHARDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORIC PHOTOS
ENTRY FORM IS AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
April 1 thru April 29, 2023
Our awards reception with the Mayor will be April 17th, 2023 at 4.30pm.
In cooperation with RCAS sponsor, The City of Richardson, Texas, and local sponsoring businesses; Richardson Civic Art Society is excited to announce a celebration art show and sale.
Don’t miss the chance to attend our art show and sale hanging in the Richardson Library, on the 3rd floor this coming March.
• DOWNLOAD FULL, PRINTABLE PROSPECTUS HERE!
ONLINE PROSPECTUS BELOW –
CATEGORIES:
- MAYORS AWARD – THIS REPRESENTS THE BEST IN SHOW. Mayor Paul Voelker will present the winner of this award for his favorite piece from all entries. $500 prize to the artist.
- RICHARDSON ART COUNCIL – THIS AWARD IS FOR THE BEST PIECE DONE BY AN EMMERGING ARTIST. Artists and Art Students ages 25yrs and younger will have their own category that will have winners selected by the city art council members. $200 prize for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place & $50 for third place.
ADULT CATEGORIES:
- The Spirit of Nostalgia, (Richardson History.)
- The Spirit of Community Service, (citizens doing good.)
- The Spirit of Excellence, (what to see in Richardson.)
JUROR: Each category will have a special juror. These persons are appointed by RCAS.
ELEGIBILITY:
- This exhibit is open to RCAS members, members must be 18yrs old or older.
- Emmerging artists must be under 25 yrs old, but do not have to be members.
- This show is limited to three entries per artist. Multiple entries (including those that are part of a series) will be entered and judged individually.
- Artwork must be the artist’s own original design and concept.
- Artwork must be related to Richardson Texas or be of locations within the Richardson city limits and follow the provided themes.
- Artwork which includes nudes, conspicuously religious or blatant political statements will not be accepted.
CATEGORY AWARDS:
- Purchase Award $500
- 1st Place – $250
- 2nd Place – $150
- 3rd Place – $100
ENTRY FEES:
$35 for one entry, $45 for two entries, or $55 for three entries. Non-members may join prior to entering. (JOIN RCAS NOW!)
All fees are non- refundable. Emerging artists fee is $10 for 1 to 3 pieces.
MEDIUM ACCEPTED
The medium is up to the artist discretion as long as each piece meets with our qualifying requirements for hanging. NO 3D can be displayed and so therefore will not be accepted.
HANGING SIZE RESTRICTIONS:
- The minimum artwork size is 8 inches by 10 inches.
- The maximum artwork size is 48 x 48 inches, including framing.
- Each Piece is limited to 5 inches deep and must weigh less than 10 pounds.
SALES, ALL ENTERED PIECES MUST BE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC. (NFS will only be accepted with space permitted.)
- A 20% Commission on all sales of any art sold during the exhibition shall be submitted by the artist to RCAS, with in one week of the close of the show.
- Artist are responsible for paying sales tax.
- The Artist is responsible for making delivery arrangement with the buyer.
SHOW RULES:
- If selected, entrants are obligated to exhibit their work during the entire show.
- Accepted entries shall imply a release of winning images to be displayed on the RCAS website, RCAS Facebook page or other publications advertising RCAS RCAS and /or The City of Richardson.
- Artists may qualify for up to three awards (only one per category).
- Awards are given at the discretion of the sponsoring juror.
- The juror’s decision is final.
ENTRY PROCESS
- (HOW DO PEOPLE ENTER?) The entry form is at the bottom of this page.
- NO MAIL IN OPTION. Only on line entries.
FRAMING REQUIREMENTS:
Selected art MUST be dry and framed in a professional manner using D-rings and wire (no sawtooth hangers). Simple frames are encouraged. Watercolor, Pastel, and other fragile media must be under Plexiglas. Gallery-wrapped canvas is acceptable; edges must be painted. Collage build-ups must not exceed 1/4”.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ART
Art will be received, Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Richardson Public Library and must be picked up on Saturday, April 29, 2023 between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. No facilities are available for storage of art not picked up on time.
LIABILITY
Artists should carry their own insurance. Reasonable care will be taken with original art. The City of Richardson, the Richardson Library, RCAS or its officers or volunteers will not be responsible for the loss, theft, breakage or damage of any artworks submitted. Entry implies artist’s acceptance of this policy.
AGREEMENT:
Entering this exhibition shall be understood to constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to all rules and conditions as set forth in this prospectus.
Questions may be addressed to the RCAS Membership Show Chair:
Sherry Jones
678.772.8877
jones.sherryj@gmail.com
RCAS is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the City of Richardson Cultural Arts Commission.